Oh the dreaded forgiveness blog, right? Always so much resistance comes up when we talk about forgiveness. AND, I love to talk about forgiveness. I do. I believe with 100% of everything I am that you cannot move forward in life with peace, freedom and happiness unless you forgive all the jerks who hurt you. I…

I didn’t really just walk out. He got a Dear John letter. Leaving was hard. I thought about it for months. A couple of years even. Right after I discovered the last lie it was a matter of time before I left. I had to get all my ducks in a row first. There were…

When is it really time to get out of that relationship? Like how long do you let it go on and on for until you finally have had enough and finally move on? I’ve held onto relationships for way longer than I should have just in hopes that surely it will get better. We all…

What is the first thing you do after your exams get over? Watch some inspirational movies maybe? What about after a hectic day at the office? Movie time! This evergreen activity rejuvenates your soul and refreshes your mind. It doesn’t matter if you are a small child or an old man descending into retirement, the…

Are you ready to howl at the moon? I sure am. Oh how I love me a full moon! I usually start getting excited two days before. I’m like a child at Christmas, honest to God. The March 2018 full moon comes with magical energy too. Usually full moons want you to release the old…

(Note:This blog was written in May of 2015.) Well, I’m now wrapping up 3 weeks of volunteering in what could quite possibly be the most beautiful place on earth. The emotions I am feeling are indescribable but I will do my best. When I got down here I was scared, anxious, nervous, somewhat annoyed by…

I’m no stranger to substance abuse. I’ve had addictions to prescription pills (don’t judge) as well as probably smoking too much weed in my 20’s and doing enough blow to know that it’s not my thing anymore. I’m currently still addicted to nicotine and hope to one day kick that to the curb. Nope, no…

Organization Tips for a Less Stressful Life At some point in your life, you have probably found yourself literally pulling your hair out. You know, the feeling where you just cannot seem to relax. You feel completely overwhelmed. It is like the walls around you are just caving in. Does that feeling sound familiar? Here…

I’m a yes girl. A people pleaser. If I have to say no then I am suddenly stuck dealing with guilt so in order to avoid those yukky feelings, I just say yes. For me, it’s just easier and makes more sense. Pretty silly way of thinking, wouldn’t you agree? In all honesty, saying no…

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Iva Ursano is a retired hairstylist turned badass freelancer, who left behind 52 years of her life in Northern Ontario, Canada for a life of freedom, love and beauty in sunny Guatemala. She has two main purposes in life: stop malnutrition and help inspire people to live a life of joy and love. Check out her new self help guide From Hell to Happiness!